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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Vixen SG-L02

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (0) and where SG-L02 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Vixen SG-L02
Vixen · 2024SG-L02
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $75
8.8Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than SG-L02?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SG-L02 better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

SG-L02 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Vixen SG-L02Vixen SG-L02≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output—42 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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